EP1308674A2 - Tube d'interconnexion à soufflets - Google Patents
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- EP1308674A2 EP1308674A2 EP02257449A EP02257449A EP1308674A2 EP 1308674 A2 EP1308674 A2 EP 1308674A2 EP 02257449 A EP02257449 A EP 02257449A EP 02257449 A EP02257449 A EP 02257449A EP 1308674 A2 EP1308674 A2 EP 1308674A2
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- crossfire tube
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02C—GAS-TURBINE PLANTS; AIR INTAKES FOR JET-PROPULSION PLANTS; CONTROLLING FUEL SUPPLY IN AIR-BREATHING JET-PROPULSION PLANTS
- F02C7/00—Features, components parts, details or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart form groups F02C1/00 - F02C6/00; Air intakes for jet-propulsion plants
- F02C7/20—Mounting or supporting of plant; Accommodating heat expansion or creep
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
- F23R—GENERATING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS OF HIGH PRESSURE OR HIGH VELOCITY, e.g. GAS-TURBINE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS
- F23R3/00—Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel
- F23R3/42—Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the arrangement or form of the flame tubes or combustion chambers
- F23R3/46—Combustion chambers comprising an annular arrangement of several essentially tubular flame tubes within a common annular casing or within individual casings
- F23R3/48—Flame tube interconnectors, e.g. cross-over tubes
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- This invention relates to crossfire tubes extending between adjacent combustors in a land-based gas turbine.
- the annular arrangement of combustors in a stationary, or land-based gas turbine with interconnecting crossfire tubes is generally well known as disclosed in, for example, commonly owned u.s. patent no. 4,249,372.
- the '372 patent describes a typical cross ignition assembly that includes tubular members extending between aligned openings in adjacent combustors, and held in place by means that position the opposite ends of the tubular members or crossfire tubes in fluid communication with the adjacent combustion chambers.
- the purpose of the crossfire tubes is to provide for the ignition of fuel in one combustion chamber from ignited fuel in an adjacent combustion chamber, thereby eliminating the need for a separate igniter in each combustor.
- chamber to chamber crossfire is accomplished by a pressure pulse of hot gases transferring from a firing chamber to an unfired chamber through the crossfire tube.
- the crossfire tubes also serve the purpose of equalizing to some extent the pressures between combustion chambers.
- the outer crossfire tube houses an inner crossfire tube that transmits the hot gas pressure pulse during crossfire.
- the inner crossfire tube is unchanged and is thus not a part of the invention.
- the bellows configuration for the outer tube is designed to provide a reduction in part count and thus a reduction in installation/removal and associated field service costs.
- the outer crossfire tube is generally cylindrical in shape and includes a bellows portion and a pair of uniform diameter free ends on opposite sides of the bellows portion. The free ends are adapted to seat, under compression, within respective apertures provided in adjacent combustor flanges.
- the design is particularly useful as a retrofit component for existing turbines, with an analytical design life of 2400 cycles and 48,000 hours.
- the design accommodates lateral and axial deflections due to tolerance stack-ups and expansions, and the construction materials are selected to meet operating specifications.
- the outer crossfire tube is preferably utilized in combination with an outer sleeve assembly that surrounds the outer crossfire tube and is made up of a pair of telescoping sleeve members, each welded to a respective one of the combustor flanges.
- the invention relates to a crossfire tube for attachment between adjacent combustors in a land-based gas turbine consisting of a substantially cylindrical bellows portion and a pair of uniform diameter free ends on opposite sides of the bellows portion, the uniform diameter free ends adapted to seat within apertures provided in the adjacent combustors.
- the invention in another aspect, relates to a crossfire tube for attachment between adjacent combustors consisting of a substantially cylindrical bellows portion and a pair of uniform diameter free ends on opposite sides of the bellows portion, the uniform diameter free ends adapted to seat within apertures provided in the adjacent combustors; wherein diameters of the substantially uniform diameter free ends are substantially identical to a minimum diameter of the bellows portion; and further wherein the crossfire tube is constructed of a nickel alloy and capable of withstanding temperatures up to 784°f. And internal pressures up to 248 psi.
- the invention in still another embodiment, relates to a combustor and crossfire tube assembly comprising at least a pair of adjacent combustors each provided with a flange formed with an aperture therein and a crossfire tube extending between the apertures, the crossfire tube consisting of a bellows portion and uniform diameter free ends on opposite sides of the bellows portion, the free ends received in the apertures.
- an outer crossfire tube 10 is shown, in place, between a pair of adjacent combustors 12 and 14.
- the outer crossfire tube 10 is generally cylindrical in shape and includes a bellows portion 16 that extends the majority of the axial or length dimension of the tube.
- the bellows portion is of typical bellows construction with inner and outer diameters as defined by the axially spaced convolutions 18.
- a pair of uniform diameter free ends 20, 22 are located on opposite sides of the bellows portion. The respective diameters of these free ends are substantially identical to the inner diameter of the bellows portion 16.
- Flanges 28, 30 are preferably chromium molybdenum alloys, with six bolt holes per flange, the latter utilized to secure the flanges to the combustors.
- the crossfire tube, and specifically the bellows portion 16 is under compression when located in the apertures 22, 24, thus ensuring that it will remain in place during operation.
- the number of ripples or convolutions in the bellows portion 16 is application specific.
- Critical design parameters for the tube 10 include sufficient strength to sustain the pressure load across the tube, and a natural frequency that differs from that of the combustors so that the crossfire tube will not vibrate in synch with the combustors 12, 14.
- the crossfire tube 10 is constructed of a suitable ni alloy, although other suitable alloys may be employed. The preferred embodiment is designed to withstand internal pressures and temperatures throughout the operating or working range up to about 784°f and 248 psi.
- a pair of telescoping sleeve members 32, 34 are welded to respective combustor flanges 28, 30 and are thus able to move or vibrate axially relative to each other.
- the sleeve members 32, 34 surround and protect the outer crossfire tube 10 and have length dimensions determined by combustor spacing.
- the preferred material for the sleeves is 321 stainless steel.
- the above described outer crossfire tube is a simple yet reliable design, eliminating previously required parts, reducing costs and installation time. It is particularly advantageous as a retrofit to existing combustors.
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- Diaphragms And Bellows (AREA)
- Gas Burners (AREA)
- Rigid Pipes And Flexible Pipes (AREA)
- Fluidized-Bed Combustion And Resonant Combustion (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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US984872 | 2001-10-31 | ||
US09/984,872 US6606865B2 (en) | 2001-10-31 | 2001-10-31 | Bellows type outer crossfire tube |
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EP1308674A2 true EP1308674A2 (fr) | 2003-05-07 |
EP1308674A3 EP1308674A3 (fr) | 2005-04-20 |
EP1308674B1 EP1308674B1 (fr) | 2008-01-23 |
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EP02257449A Expired - Lifetime EP1308674B1 (fr) | 2001-10-31 | 2002-10-25 | Tube d'interconnexion à soufflets |
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US (1) | US6606865B2 (fr) |
EP (1) | EP1308674B1 (fr) |
JP (1) | JP4301391B2 (fr) |
KR (1) | KR100749981B1 (fr) |
DE (1) | DE60224761T2 (fr) |
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- 2002-10-25 EP EP02257449A patent/EP1308674B1/fr not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2002-10-25 DE DE60224761T patent/DE60224761T2/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2002-10-30 KR KR1020020066355A patent/KR100749981B1/ko not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2002-10-30 JP JP2002315180A patent/JP4301391B2/ja not_active Expired - Fee Related
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US6606865B2 (en) | 2003-08-19 |
KR20030036022A (ko) | 2003-05-09 |
DE60224761D1 (de) | 2008-03-13 |
KR100749981B1 (ko) | 2007-08-16 |
US20030079462A1 (en) | 2003-05-01 |
EP1308674A3 (fr) | 2005-04-20 |
JP2003166716A (ja) | 2003-06-13 |
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DE60224761T2 (de) | 2009-01-15 |
JP4301391B2 (ja) | 2009-07-22 |
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